# My Life in China and America — Character guide

> Key figures in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

- [Yung Wing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/yung_wing.md): Narrator and central figure; Chinese student in America, later commissioner and reformer.
- [Viceroy Tsang Kwoh Fan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/tsang_kwoh_fan.md): Powerful Qing viceroy and patron of Yung Wing's educational mission.
- [Chin Lan Pin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chin_lan_pin.md): Chinese official and colleague of Yung Wing, involved in the educational mission.
- [Wong Shing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/wong_shing.md): Chinese student and associate of Yung Wing in America and China.
- [Hung Siu Chune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/hung_siu_chune.md): Leader of the Taiping Rebellion, encountered by Yung Wing during his travels.
- [Li Hung Chang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/li_hung_chang.md): Prominent Qing statesman and viceroy, a key figure in later diplomatic dealings.
- [Mrs. Gutzlaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mrs_gutzlaff.md): Wife of missionary Karl Gutzlaff, who ran a school for Chinese girls in Macao.
- [Woo Tsze Tung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/woo_tsze_tung.md): Chinese merchant and associate of Yung Wing in business ventures.
- [Chang Chi Tung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chang_chi_tung.md): Qing official and reformer, later viceroy, involved in modernization efforts.
- [Wan Cheang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/wan_cheang.md): Chinese associate of Yung Wing, possibly a fellow student or colleague.
- [Rev. Mr. Roberts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/rev_mr_roberts.md): American missionary in China, teacher of Hung Siu Chune.
- [Wong Foon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/wong_foon.md): Chinese student who accompanied Yung Wing to America.
- [Mr. John Haskins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mr_john_haskins.md): American businessman and friend of Yung Wing in Hong Kong.
- [Viscount Gentaro Kodama](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/viscount_gentaro_kodama.md): Japanese military officer and statesman, mentioned in later chapters.
- [Ting Yih Chang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/ting_yih_chang.md): Chinese official and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Rev. Charles Hammond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/rev_charles_hammond.md): American missionary and teacher in China, associated with Yung Wing's education.
- [Commandant Liu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/commandant_liu.md): Chinese military officer encountered by Yung Wing during the Taiping visit.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mr_brown.md): American missionary and teacher who brought Yung Wing to America.
- [Rev. Shubael Bartlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/rev_shubael_bartlett.md): American clergyman and educator, mentor to Yung Wing at Monson Academy.
- [Li Sien Lan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/li_sien_lan.md): Chinese scholar and official, friend of Yung Wing.
- [Emperor Kwang Su](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/emperor_kwang_su.md): Qing emperor during the Hundred Days' Reform, later placed under house arrest.
- [Kan Wong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/kan_wong.md): Chinese official and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Governor Ting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/governor_ting.md): Chinese provincial governor, possibly same as Ting Yih Chang.
- [Viceroy Yeh Ming Hsin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/viceroy_yeh_ming_hsin.md): Qing official, governor of Guangdong, involved in the Arrow War.
- [Tsang Kee Foo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/tsang_kee_foo.md): Chinese merchant and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Mrs. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mrs_brown.md): Wife of Mr. Brown, who helped care for Yung Wing in America.
- [Dr. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/dr_parker.md): American missionary and physician in China, involved in diplomatic affairs.
- [Dr. Hobson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/dr_hobson.md): British missionary physician in China, associated with medical work.
- [Shing Taotai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/shing_taotai.md): Chinese official (taotai) and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Mr. Parson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mr_parson.md): American acquaintance of Yung Wing, possibly a teacher or businessman.
- [Ou Ngoh Liang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/ou_ngoh_liang.md): Chinese official and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Tien Wong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/tien_wong.md): Title of the Taiping leader, likely Hung Siu Chune.
- [Chung Wong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chung_wong.md): Taiping prince or leader, encountered by Yung Wing.
- [Dr. Robert Morrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/dr_robert_morrison.md): Pioneering Protestant missionary to China, translator of the Bible.
- [Mr. Wm. Allen Macy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mr_wm_allen_macy.md): American missionary and educator in China.
- [Andrew Shortrede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/andrew_shortrede.md): British newspaper publisher in Hong Kong, friend of Yung Wing.
- [Ung Tung Hwo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/ung_tung_hwo.md): Chinese associate of Yung Wing, possibly a fellow student.
- [Bartlett G. Yung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/bartlett_g_yung.md): Relative or namesake of Yung Wing, possibly a son.
- [Miss Rebekah Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/miss_rebekah_brown.md): Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, friend of Yung Wing.
- [Wen Seang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/wen_seang.md): Qing official and minister, involved in foreign affairs.
- [Chang Yen Hwan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chang_yen_hwan.md): Chinese official and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Captain Dumaresque](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/captain_dumaresque.md): Ship captain who transported Yung Wing to America.
- [Chin Kiang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chin_kiang.md): Chinese official or associate, possibly a governor.
- [Yeh Shu Tung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/yeh_shu_tung.md): Chinese official, possibly related to Viceroy Yeh.
- [Dr. Bushnell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/dr_bushnell.md): American clergyman and theologian, friend of Yung Wing.
- [Prof. David E. Bartlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/prof_david_e_bartlett.md): American professor, possibly related to Rev. Bartlett.
- [Chang Shi Kwei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/chang_shi_kwei.md): Chinese official and associate of Yung Wing.
- [Leang Afah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/leang_afah.md): Chinese Christian convert and evangelist, associated with Morrison.
- [Wha Yuh Ting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/wha_yuh_ting.md): Chinese official or associate of Yung Wing.
- [Mr. B. G. Northrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/mr_b_g_northrop.md): American educator and commissioner of education, friend of Yung Wing.
- [Morrison Brown Yung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/morrison_brown_yung.md): Son of Yung Wing, named after Robert Morrison and the Browns.
- [Dowager Empress Chi Hsi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/dowager_empress_chi_hsi.md): Powerful Qing empress dowager, opponent of reform.
- [Liu Kai Sing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/liu_kai_sing.md): Chinese official or associate of Yung Wing.
- [Prof. James Hadley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/prof_james_hadley.md): American professor at Yale, teacher of Yung Wing.

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